Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino reacts during his side's FA Cup fourth round clash with West Bromwich Albion at Anfield on January 27, 2018
Roberto Firmino: 'I want to be like European greats'
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino says that he hopes to emulate the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Lionel Messi in the Champions League.
Feb 14, 15:12
Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Roberto Firmino: 'Liverpool are going to make Porto suffer'
Roberto Firmino is confident that Liverpool will make Porto "suffer" when the two teams clash in the last 16 of the Champions League on Wednesday night.
Feb 13, 20:18
Harry Kane in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal on February 10, 2018
Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane 'rejected by Arsenal for being too chubby'
Arsenal's former academy director Lian Brady reveals that Harry Kane was rejected as a boy for being too "chubby".
Feb 12, 21:22
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna on January 21, 2018
Agent: 'Gareth Bale worth at least as much as Neymar'
The agent of Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale claims that his client is worth "at least" as much as the world-record £200m sum that PSG paid for Neymar.
Feb 12, 13:22
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Marcelo: 'No truth to Cristiano Ronaldo exit rumours'
Real Madrid full-back Marcelo rejects speculation that Cristiano Ronaldo is unhappy at the club and wants to leave in the summer.
Feb 12, 10:01
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos in action during his side's Champions League clash with Tottenham Hotspur
Sergio Ramos: 'Paris Saint-Germain game was in our minds'
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos says that the club's Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday was on his mind during Madrid's over Real Sociedad.
Feb 11, 11:56
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Zidane: 'Real Madrid prepared for Paris Saint-Germain test'
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane says that his side are prepared for their Champions League last-16 tie with Paris Saint-Germain.
Feb 11, 10:17
Sergio Ramos embraces Cristiano Ronaldo during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo nets hat-trick against Real Sociedad
Real Madrid warm up for next week's Champions League last-16 clash with Paris Saint-Germain by beating Real Sociedad 5-2 in La Liga.
Feb 10, 21:35
Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid in September 2017
Team News: Gareth Bale dropped to Real Madrid bench
Gareth Bale drops to the bench for Real Madrid's home tie with Real Sociedad.
Feb 10, 18:39
Cristiano Ronaldo with the Ballon d'Or on December 7, 2017
Zinedine Zidane: Cristiano Ronaldo is "extra motivated" this season
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane describes Cristiano Ronaldo as an "outstanding footballer" and insists that he has no concerns about the forward's form this season.
Feb 9, 17:51
A dejected Cristiano Ronaldo during the World Cup qualifier between Portugal and Switzerland on October 10, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I can remain at top for years to come'
Cristiano Ronaldo has little doubt that he still has plenty to offer at the highest level of the game following two "very good years" for club and country.
Feb 7, 19:12
Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United prepares to take a corner during the Premier League match against Huddersfield Town on February 3, 2018
Alexis Sanchez accepts suspended jail sentence for tax fraud
Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez accepts a 16-month suspended jail sentence for tax fraud to avoid going on trial in Spain.
Feb 7, 16:08
A frustrated Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the post during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Kylian Mbappe: "Cristiano Ronaldo is not on the decline"
Kylian Mbappe claims that Cristiano Ronaldo "is not on the decline", as Paris Saint-Germain prepare to lock horns with Real Madrid in the Champions League last 16.
Feb 7, 12:14
Neymar in action during the international friendly between Japan and Brazil on November 10, 2017
Ronaldo: 'Neymar close to winning Ballon d'Or'
Brazilian legend Ronaldo believes that Neymar is getting "closer and closer" to breaking the Ballon d'Or dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Feb 6, 17:54
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
David Beckham: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will bounce back in Champions League'
David Beckham backs Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo to produce his top form when the Champions League returns this month.
Feb 6, 12:42
Mohamed Salah refuses to celebrate scoring against his old side during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Wayne Rooney aims dig at Liverpool trio during comparison with Man United stars
Wayne Rooney takes a dig at Liverpool's lack of Premier League titles while comparing their attacking trio to Manchester United's ex-stars.
Feb 6, 12:07
Karim Benzema in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
Manchester United, Tottenham, Arsenal 'offered Karim Benzema by Real Madrid'
Real Madrid reportedly offer striker Karim Benzema to Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal and Juventus.
Feb 6, 09:10
Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain on November 22, 2017
World football's most expensive XI of all time
Following a record-breaking January transfer window, Sports Mole compiles the most expensive XI in football history, totalling more than £1bn.
Feb 5, 13:29
A frustrated Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Cesc Fabregas: 'Eden Hazard can win Ballon d'Or'
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas backs Blues teammate Eden Hazard to win the Ballon d'Or.
Feb 5, 10:33
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United do not need more attacking players'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho seemingly rules out any more attacking additions in the summer, despite being linked with Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Feb 5, 10:00
Mauro Icardi in action for Inter Milan in September 2017
Real Madrid tracking Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi?
Real Madrid are reportedly considering a move for Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi at the end of the season.
Feb 4, 11:44
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Europa League clash with Hajduk Split on August 17, 2017
Manchester United want Jordan Pickford to replace David de Gea?
Manchester United are reportedly lining up a deal to bring Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford to Old Trafford, should David de Gea leave for Real Madrid.
Feb 4, 10:01
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Real Madrid drop two points at Levante
Real Madrid twice throw away the lead to draw 2-2 with Levante in Saturday night's La Liga clash in Valencia.
Feb 3, 21:44
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos in action during his side's Champions League clash with Tottenham Hotspur
Team News: Sergio Ramos back for Real Madrid, BBC start
Sergio Ramos returns from injury as Real Madrid travel to Levante.
Feb 3, 18:43
Cristiano Ronaldo with the Ballon d'Or on December 7, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo 'agrees new Real Madrid deal'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly agrees terms for a new deal at the club.
Feb 3, 10:02
Isco in action for Real Madrid on September 18, 2016
Report: Manchester City interested in Real Madrid midfielder Isco
Manchester City are reportedly planning to entice Real Madrid star Isco to the Etihad with an £87.5m bid plus Bernardo Silva in exchange for the Spaniard's services.
Feb 1, 21:57
Neymar in action during the international friendly between Japan and Brazil on November 10, 2017
Dani Alves: 'Neymar had to leave Barcelona'
Paris Saint-Germain full-back Dani Alves claims that Neymar was right to join the club from Barcelona last summer in his pursuit of a first Ballon d'Or crown.
Jan 29, 13:59
A frustrated Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the post during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo 'open to Chelsea move'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo would reportedly be open to joining Chelsea in the summer, despite speculation also linking him with a return to Manchester United.
Jan 29, 09:53
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Real Madrid 'to offer Cristiano Ronaldo in David de Gea deal'
Real Madrid are reportedly willing to offer Cristiano Ronaldo to Manchester United in any deal which could take David de Gea in the opposite direction.
Jan 29, 09:17
Karim Benzema in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
Zinedine Zidane plays down Karim Benzema tantrum
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says that "everyone is annoyed when they get replaced", as he attempts to play down Karim Benzema's reaction to being subbed.
Jan 27, 19:34
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Zinedine Zidane "very happy" with Real Madrid display at Valencia
Zinedine Zidane insists that he will not change his ways despite coming under increasing pressure this week, having seen his Real Madrid side overcome Valencia 4-1.
Jan 27, 19:18
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice in Real Madrid win
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice from the penalty spot as Real Madrid record a 4-1 win over Valencia in Saturday afternoon's pulsating La Liga clash.
Jan 27, 17:10
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Live Commentary: Valencia 1-4 Real Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Valencia and Real Madrid at the Mestalla, which ended 1-4.
Jan 27, 14:15
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I want to stay at Real Madrid'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo says that he 'wants to stay' at the Bernabeu, while also revealing that he does not intend to go into coaching in the future.
Jan 27, 12:51
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos in action during his side's Champions League clash with Tottenham Hotspur
Sergio Ramos, Isco ruled out indefinitely for Real Madrid
Sergio Ramos and Isco picked up injuries in the Copa del Rey exit to Leganes and will miss Real Madrid's trip to Valencia on Saturday.
Jan 26, 19:23
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Getafe and Real Madrid on October 14, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid can still enjoy "incredible year"
Cristiano Ronaldo targets success in the Champions League this season for a third year running to salvage Real Madrid's faltering campaign.
Jan 26, 09:35
Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Preview:Valencia vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole brings you the team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's La Liga clash between Valencia and Real Madrid.
Jan 25, 15:12
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United will not sign Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that he does not expect Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo to return to Old Trafford in the summer.
Jan 25, 14:07
Karim Benzema in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
Real Madrid dumped out of Copa del Rey by Leganes
Leganes book their spot in the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey courtesy of a spectacular 2-1 win at Real Madrid in the second leg of their quarter-final.
Jan 24, 22:25
Sergio Ramos embraces Cristiano Ronaldo during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Sergio Ramos 'takes Cristiano Ronaldo to dinner'
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos reportedly decides to take Cristiano Ronaldo out to dinner in a bid to convince the Portuguese star that he is wanted at the Bernabeu.
Jan 24, 18:36
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